2018-2024 Watch Market Shifts – Openwork Episode 52

How the 'Big Four' Took Over

We look at how the watch market has shifted in the past half decade plus. In particular, we discuss what’s changed since Morgan Stanley and LuxeConsult published their first annual watch industry report in 2018 – which brands and segments are up and down, how tastes are changing, and so much more.

Show Notes

• WatchTime New York (October 17-19)
• Imperial Horology: A Guide to Carl Suchy & Söhne
• Revolution: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Richard Mille Solidify Dominance
• New York Times: Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
• WatchPro: Rolex Sales Were Worth $11.6 billion to Retailers Around the World in 2018
• HODINKEE: The Business of Watches Podcast with Georges Kern (CEO of Breitling)

Hosted by Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective Horology, Openwork goes inside the watch industry.

You can find us online at collectivehorology.com. To get in touch with suggestions, feedback or questions, email podcast@collectivehorology.com.